Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 29, 2022 Journalists Share Posted October 29, 2022 Hugh Bowman is best known for his star role aboard Winx as her main riding jockey. Bowman’s CV is littered with Group 1 wins in Australia and abroad. Let’s take a look at his recent record in the Melbourne Cup and his chances this year. Hugh Bowman Melbourne Cup record Heading into the 2022 Melbourne Cup, Bowman is yet to taste victory in Australia’s most famous race. It is one of the few accolades missing from an overflowing trophy cabinet. Bowman’s best finish in the Melbourne Cup came in 2018, when he steered Marmelo to second place behind Cross Counter. Which horse is Hugh Bowman riding in the 2022 Melbourne Cup? Hugh Bowman will be getting back together with an old friend when he rides Duais in November’s Melbourne Cup. Bowman guided the mare to win the 2021 Queensland Oaks as well as the Adrian Knox Stakes, while since then, she’s claimed two further Group 1s, taking out the Australian Cup and Tancred Stakes in the autumn, both at weight-for-age level. Duais T: Edward Cummings J: Hugh Bowman Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Shamus Award Dam: Meerlust Win: $21.00 Place: $6.50 Best odds at Bet365 Career stats for Duais Career: 23: 7-4-1 Flemington: 2: 1-0-0 Distance: 0: 0-0-0 Wet: 13: 3-1-1 Good: 10: 4-3-0 Group 1: 11: 3-1-0 Win %: 30% Place %: 52% READ ALSO: 2022 MELBOURNE CUP BEGINNERS GUIDE BEST MELBOURNE CUP BETTING SITES View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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